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Why are noble metals ideal for jewellery?

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They can easily bent to make jewellery
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They are non-reactive
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They do not corrode
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Both B and C
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Solution

The correct option is B Both B and C
Noble metals are found as pure metals because they are unreactive and don't combine with other elements to form compounds. Because they are so unreactive, they don't corrode easily. This makes them ideal for jewellery and coins.

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